(A 1992 New York Times Best Illustrated Book) From the time she first appeared over 20 years ago in this tale for readers up to 7, Martha has become one of the most beloved dogs in children's literature, and even has her own PBS television series. The saga begins on the day when young Helen Finney sneaks some alphabet soup to ever-hungry Martha one day. Something strange happens—the macaroni letters go up to her brain, instead of down to her stomach—and suddenly Martha can talk. And boy, does she have a lot to say. Susan Meddaugh's delightful fantasy is accompanied here by sheets of colorful stickers.